W.L.C.	31 super 8 upholstery	#1
Not too shy to talk Joined: 2012/4/17 9:59 Last Login : 1/23 15:08 From alto, Tx Group: Registered Users Posts: 14	I need to remove the door panel on a 1931 super 8. However, it looks like it is held on with some sort of heavy duty staples instead of a wire spring clip. Anyone had experience with these door panels and how to put them back on? SOmething is wrong with the door catch spring; anyone know where to get one? Posted on: 2012/7/5 9:04

Owen_Dyneto	Re: 31 super 8 upholstery	#2
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/3/14 18:01 Last Login : 2024/12/15 16:36 From New Jersey Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 16703	I don't know about the panel removal, but we just went thru a lengthy episode to find and replace a door latch spring on a 32 - try searching recent pre-war posts and you should find some good information. PS here's the link to that post. Go back to the beginning on Pg. 1. packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb ... 4151&topic_id=9714&#forumpost104151 Posted on: 2012/7/5 9:12

W.L.C.	Re: 31 super 8 upholstery	#3
Not too shy to talk Joined: 2012/4/17 9:59 Last Login : 1/23 15:08 From alto, Tx Group: Registered Users Posts: 14	Thanks, I will. I just don't want to remove the panel and not be able to get it back on. Posted on: 2012/7/5 10:24

Ozstatman	Re: 31 super 8 upholstery	#4
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/5/20 3:34 Last Login : Today 1:56 From Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors AdminHelper Posts: 11802	G'day W.L.C., Through an oversight I missed your first post a few months back so just have to you to PackardInfo NOW! And a request, could you include both the '37 115 and the '31 Super 8, and any other Packards you have tucked away, in the Packard Owner's Registry here on PackardInfo? Posted on: 2012/7/5 14:44
	Mal /o[]o\ ==== Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this? Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com

DavidM	Re: 31 super 8 upholstery	#5
Home away from home Joined: 2008/2/25 2:05 Last Login : 2024/12/12 16:00 From Australia - Sydney Group: Registered Users Posts: 508	Restoration Supply Co has a range of door latch springs, I found one that worked in my 1929 Packard door latch, it was not identical to the original but I was able to adapt it to work. See page 46 of the online catalogue restorationstuff.com/pdf/RestorationSupplyCompany.pdf Posted on: 2012/7/5 18:06

Tim Cole	Re: 31 super 8 upholstery	#6
Home away from home Joined: 2007/10/28 9:49 Last Login : 2023/2/8 20:30 Group: Registered Users Posts: 2869	Dear WLC: You are correct they are essentially nailed on (by hand). If you find that too scary you might try to find an experienced upholsterer to remove and reinstall it for you. That's the way they did things. Posted on: 2012/7/5 18:51

W.L.C.	Re: 31 super 8 upholstery	#7
Not too shy to talk Joined: 2012/4/17 9:59 Last Login : 1/23 15:08 From alto, Tx Group: Registered Users Posts: 14	Thanks everyone for your help. I will try to take some pictures and post them soon(I am not very puter savy). I hope to sell my 37 at the Dallas Mecum auction. Posted on: 2012/7/6 7:52